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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 426.43 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 426.43 and 122.10 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 426.43 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/426.43 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 426.43 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 52,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,067.10/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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